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Expect to see smoke on Mount Revelstoke from planned burns

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● May 10, 2019

Expect to see smoke from Mount Revelstoke soon due to prescribed burns designed to mitigate wildfire risk.

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Avalanche sweeps four over cliff in Glacier National Park, one injured

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Mar 18, 2019

One skier was airlifted by BC Air Ambulance to hospital in Kamloops after suffering a head injury.

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Parks Canada reopens restricted areas in Rogers Pass

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Mar 18, 2019

Parks Canada previously closed the area due to ski tracks found entering into the closed location. In a statement, Parks Canada announced the reopening of restricted areas, but warned that more violations would close it back down.

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Washrooms, day area for Rogers Pass upgrades

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Feb 11, 2019

Parks Canada still exploring options for other facilities

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Two skiers rescued from avalanche in Glacier National Park

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jan 30, 2019

Two skiers were swept down a slope and one completely buried by an avalanche in Glacier National Park on Jan. 29.

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Audio story: Art in the Park provides local artists with a chance for connection and collaboration

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Oct 27, 2018

Photographs taken by local youth as part of the Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program are also on display at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

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Brief: Investigators look into human-caused fire on lower Mount Revelstoke

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jun 20, 2018

Parks Canada says a June 19 fire on Mount Revelstoke below the Nels Nelsen ski jump was human caused.

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Parks Canada seeks public input on future of Rogers Pass area

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Dec 14, 2017

Parks Canada has a number of infrastructure projects planned including the removal of buildings at Glacier Park Lodge.

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Forest fire in Glacier national park now at 1,100 hectares

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jul 19, 2017

Fire crews in Glacier national park are fighting fire with fire to deal with an 1,100-hectare blaze in the park.

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Parks Canada closes Beaver Valley trails and area in Glacier National Park due to wildfire management

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jul 17, 2017

A fire ban is still in effect for Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks, despite cooler weather conditions over the weekend. Parks Canada has also closed the Beaver Valley trails and area in Glacier National Park due to ongoing wildfire activity.

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